How much stone do I need?
How much stone do I need for the ground?
For pebble and gravel:
• approximately 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For particle sizes >32mm, a thicker layer is required.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Coverage: approximately 12.5m² with a 5 cm layer.
For pine bark:
• approximately 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000L = approximately 1m³ = approximately 600kg
• Coverage: approximately 14m² with a 5 cm layer.
For volcanic, slate and chamotte:
• approximately 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = approximately 1m³
• Coverage: approximately 20m² with a 5 cm layer
How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?
Density of approximately 1,650kg per 1m³.
The calculation is very easy to understand with an example: if you have a gabion of 100x50x30 cm, you must do the following calculations:
1x0.5x0.3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg of stone.
*It is always a good idea to calculate an extra 5%, since when gabions are filled they expand a little and a little more stone always fits than in the theoretical calculations.
Clarifications
ATTENTION!
The grain sizes of GRAVELS AND pebbles are sieve sizes
The actual sizes may vary slightly, since when talking about, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through an 80x80mm square mesh and do not pass through a 60x60mm one.
Through that 80x80 mesh, a stone 100mm long and 65mm wide can pass, so there may be a percentage of stones larger than 80 and smaller than 60mm.
Breakage of pebbles
On the other hand, in pebbles larger than 60mm, there is a percentage of up to 10% of stones that can break during sorting, washing, loading and unloading; to this day we do not have machinery that prevents such breakages.
In the photos you can see, only real products are shown; broken pieces have not been removed.
Dust and sand in the products
This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; the stone will wash itself over time or you can pour water on it before using it.
Olivine Dunite
Uses and Applications of Olivine Dunite
Powder Format
- Additive for refractory materials: used in the metallurgical industry.
- pH correcting amendment: effective for acidic soils.
- Additive in stainless steel production: improves the quality of steel.
- Abrasive agent: used in the polishing and finishing of surfaces.
- Component in manufacturing: of refractory bricks and high-temperature insulating materials.
- Additive in composite materials: optimizes strength and durability.
Sand Format
- Aggregate in construction: ideal for roads and paving.
- Material for sports fields: ensures high-quality surfaces.
- Fill for drainage: controls erosion in land.
- Component in mortar and concrete: improves cohesion and strength.
Gravel Format
- Aggregate in construction: similar to the use of sand in roads and paving.
- Material for sports fields: used in the construction of sports surfaces.
- Fill for drainage: effective in controlling erosion.
- Component in mortar and concrete: reinforces the final mix.
- Decorative material: applicable in gardening and landscaping.
Sectors Targeted by Olivine Dunite
Agriculture
- pH correction: effective for acidic soils.
- Fill for drainage: erosion control in agricultural soils.
Metallurgy
- Additive in stainless steel: optimizes production.
- Refractory material: used in furnaces and crucibles.
- Manufacturing of refractory bricks: high-temperature insulating materials.
- Fill in molds: essential for casting.
Abrasives
- Abrasive agent: in polishing and finishing of surfaces.
- Component in abrasive materials: for cleaning metal and ceramic parts.
Construction
- Aggregate in construction: roads and paving.
- Component in mortar and concrete: improves the strength of the mix.
- Material for sports fields: provides durability and quality.
- Fill for drainage: efficiently controls erosion.
- Manufacturing of refractory bricks: essential for high temperature.
Chemistry and Energy
- Filler material: used in filtration beds for water treatment.
- Additive in composite materials: in aerospace and construction industries.
- Insulating material: in high-temperature production for nuclear and aerospace industries.
Landscaping
- Decorative material: in gardening and landscaping.